Monday, June 29, 2015

6 Mattress Myths You Need to Get Over

6 Mattress Myths You Need to Get Over

Shopping for a mattress can be a time consuming and exhausting task. But it is one of the most important purchases you make. You spend a lot of your time in bed and the sleep you get while there can have a huge impact on your life. Here are some of the misconceptions you should know before shopping.

Myth #1. Pillow top mattresses are the most comfortable.

Pillow tops were originally created because people think more is better. That can be true but it isn't a guarantee. A lot of people visit stores and ask for a pillow top simply because they've been conditioned to expect the best from it. The same feel can be achieved in other mattress designs so don't discount a mattress just because of it's name.

The Savant Everfeel has a luxurious feel with great support. Plus, it won for best memory foam in a Consumer magazine.

Myth #2. You should judge a bed by the warranty. 

Many people look at warranties to judge what bed to buy. This is a terrible thing to do for two reasons. Firstly, if a bed has a long warranty but you never get good sleep on it, what did you really gain? Fifteen years of bad sleep. Doesn't sound like a good deal to me. Secondly, your body changes over time and so should your mattress. The recommended timeframe to change out mattresses is 7-10 years. As you age, what feels good today may not feel great tomorrow. Just because you need a new bed doesn't mean it can't go into a spare room and serve many more years, especially if it is only used sparingly.

Comfortaire mattresses are a great choice because the firmness is adjustable as your tastes change. Because they are component beds, you can swap out parts as it ages. If the foam starts to break down but everything else is fine, just order a new layer of foam, put it in your existing bed and it's like new. You don't throw away your car when the brakes wear down do you?
Comfortaire beds have adjustable firmness and parts can be replaced when they wear out. 


Myth #3. You need a boxspring for proper support.

The purpose of the boxspring and decreased as better materials have been developed. It is really only necessary to act as a barrier if your bed uses slats. Otherwise, if you sleep on a platform or storage bed, the mattress will work just fine without one. An even better option is to use an adjustable base and get a truly customized sleeping experience.

Serta is one of the few companies that doesn't require a boxspring for a valid warranty so long as there is proper support.

Myth #4. Buy a firm bed if you have a bad back. 

This is even more common than favoring a pillow top. Most people think firm is better. It isn't true. Our spines curve and a bed must allow for that. Otherwise, you end up tossing and turning. You'll wake up exhausted. A bed must be both supporting and comfortable to be effective.

The Vantage Firm from Serta's Iseries collection has been one of the most popular firm mattresses in recent years because it provides the support of springs with the comfort and cradling support of memory foam.

Myth #5. There is a BEST mattress.

Our bodies and preferences are all different and our mattresses need to reflect this. Some of the newer mattress companies are trying to cater to the idea of one size fits all. Don't believe it. It may work at first but it will soon change. You need to account for any sleeping disorders, sleeping position, age, weight etc.

Myth #6. A quick test at the store is enough.

Many people walk around a mattress department pushing on each model with their hand expecting to pick a bed this way. Not a chance. You really need to give it a test. Models that have a comfort trial can be the difference between a terrible and great nights sleep. Serta offers one of the longest trial periods at 120 days and Comfortaire comes in close behind with 100. You need at least 30 days to know if you've picked the right bed.

Don't rely on an in store test. Sleeping on a new bed is a must to know if it was the right choice. 







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